Ch 14 Lymphatic and immune system Flashcards

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1
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-phylaxis

A

protection

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-poiesis

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formation

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-stitial

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to set, positioned

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-suppression

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to stop

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5
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-glonulin

A

protein

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6
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-oid

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resembling

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7
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lymphoma

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malignant tumor of lymph nodes and lymph tissue

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multiple myeloma

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malignant tumor of bone marrow cells

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thymoma

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malignant tumor of the thymus

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10
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immunodeficiency

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AIDS

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paraaortic nodes

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lymph nodes near the aorta in the lumbar area of the body

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12
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mesenteric nodes

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lymph nodes in bowel area

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mediastinal nodes

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lymph node in the area between the lungs in the thoracic cavity

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14
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immunoglobulins

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antibodies secreted by plasma cells in response to the presence of an antigen

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15
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immunotherapy

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treat or prevent disease

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inguinal nodes

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lymph nodes in the groin

17
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humoral immunity

A

b cells produce antibodies after exposure to specific antigens

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cervical nodes

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lymph nodes of the neck

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adenoids

A

mass of lymphatic tissue in the nasopharynx

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adaptive immunity

A

active

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natural immunity

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resistance present at birth

22
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5 lymphoid organs

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lymph nodes
spleen
thymus gland
tonsils
adenoids
23
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3 leukocytes

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neutrophils
monocytes
macrophages

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3 cells in lymph nodes

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macrophages
b cells
t cells

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lymphatic system function

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  • transport proteins and fluid back into bloodstream
  • absorb lipids from intestines to bloodstream
  • protect the body